You've Got People Problems
Let’s be honest. People problems aren’t just HR problems. They’re business problems.
They show up as missed goals, unclear accountability, hiring mistakes, disengaged teams, and leaders carrying more than they should. Over time, they slow growth, create frustration, and make running a business feel harder than it needs to be. And they aren’t solved by another policy, personality test, or quick fix.
Business would be simple… if it weren’t for people.
That’s the reality behind You’ve Got People Problems, a podcast focused on the human side of running a business. Each episode explores how leadership behavior, hiring decisions, role clarity, engagement, and organizational structure directly impact performance, culture, and results.
Through honest conversations with business owners, operators, HR leaders, EOS Implementers, and consultants, the show tackles real issues leaders face every day: why the “right hire” still isn’t working, how teams outgrow roles, when full-time isn’t the answer, why accountability breaks down, and what actually drives engagement beyond perks and pay.
This isn’t about HR checking a box or leadership theory. It’s about helping leaders slow down, recognize patterns earlier, and make more intentional people decisions that support both the business and the people inside it.
If you’re leading a team, building an organization, or trying to get out of the day-to-day firefighting that comes with people problems, this podcast is for you.
Subscribe, listen, and start making sense of the people side of your business.
You've Got People Problems
Nepotism...Getting it Right | Ep 1 | You've Got People Problems
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In the debut episode of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz sits down with Rich Wilkowitz from Xylogenesis and Sarah Stern, an expert in family business, to challenge the negative connotations around nepotism and discuss what it really looks like when it’s done right.
They dive into:
- Why nepotism isn’t always a bad thing and how it can actually strengthen businesses
- The biggest mistakes leaders make when integrating family into the company
- How EOS and Predictive Index help ensure the right people are in the right seats, whether they’re family or not
- How to create a culture of trust, accountability, and merit-based leadership in family businesses
Watch now to rethink what you know about nepotism in the workplace.